Definitions

relationship

[ri-ley-shuhn-ship] / rɪˈleɪ ʃənˌʃɪp /

NOUN

connection; friendship

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accord affair communication contact exchange liaison link marriage rapport relation tie

STRONG

affiliation affinity alliance analogy appositeness association bond conjunction consanguinity contingency correlation dependence dependency homogeneity hookup interconnection interrelation interrelationship kinship likeness nearness network parallel pertinence pertinency proportion ratio relativity relevance similarity tie up tie-in

WEAK

consociation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

divorce

STRONG

antagonism difference disassociation disconnection dissimilarity disunion division imbalance opposition separation unlikeness

Example Sentences

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Kane immediately moved into a leadership role upon his arrival in Munich, while also establishing great relationships with several players over time.

From BBC

They broke ground on a center that will allow them to provide after-school care for kids where they can do homework, build relationships and confidence in a safe environment.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s been my relationship to so many of the men who I grew up around.

From Los Angeles Times

Micromanaging your brother’s life, in the aftermath of this inheritance, will only bring discord to the relationship and frustration for you.

From MarketWatch

The researchers emphasize that more studies are needed to fully understand the relationship.

From Science Daily

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